David and Acacia
ACACIA Senegal Gum Arabic Tree
Acacia:
There are the acacias of Egypt and Arabia; and then there is the acacia tree, native of North America, which was introduced into Europe. Research indicates that there are 500 species of the acacia tree. In the United States, it is valued as a timber tree and used in shipbuilding. The Europeans found similar uses. Most students of the Bible know that acacia wood was used to build the Ark of the Covenant.
The acacia trees were large thorny trees. Their orange-brown hard-grained wood repelled insects. In some biblical translations, acacia trees are called shittim. Acacia wood was also used in the building of the first tabernacle (a portable “tent of meeting” where the Jews worshiped during the Exodus).
EXCERPT above is from my article previously published at Suite101:
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OK. So … what does this have to do with American novelist, David Anthony Durham
It so happens that this writer, whom I had never heard of, has had his novels translated into eight foreign languages, is the recipient of ALA awards (American Library Association), and has had his books recognized as New York Times Notable Books. Check out his page on Facebook or his Official Website.
- In Acacia: The Acacia Trilogy, Book One
- Leodan Akaran, ruler of the Known World, dies, but not before ensuring the safety of his beloved children, in order that they might pursue their own destinies. Against their will, the siblings become separated and must learn to survive on their own, forging their own paths.
- And of course, The Other Lands: The Acacia Trilogy, Book Two
, is a tale of their travels to other lands, which are tantamount to eye-opening and amazing discoveries of new worlds, even though it was never their plan to set out on a mission of exploration. Yes, yes, yes! There is an evil wicked Queen.
- Finally, The Sacred Band: The Acacia Trilogy, Book Three
is _________. THE END. ≧◠◡◠≦
